Hannes Jaenicke

Hannes Jaenicke

65 · Born: Feb 26, 1960

Personal Details

BornFeb 26, 1960 Frankfurt am Main, West Germany [now Germany]

Biography

Hannes Jaenicke, one of Germany's most accomplished actors, rose to fame playing the role of a tough guy. His childhood was marked by a brief stint in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he spent part of his formative years. In Regensburg, he attended the prestigious Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium and the Albrecht-Altdorfer-Gymnasium, ultimately earning his high school diploma.

Following his secondary education, Jaenicke pursued his passion for acting at the renowned Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, the esteemed Vienna Opera School, and the London School of Modern Dance. Alongside his acting career, he also honed his skills as a screenwriter, lending his voice to various audiobooks, and even securing a screenwriting scholarship in the United States.

Throughout his career, Jaenicke has appeared in numerous German television productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His international credits include the role of Bert Myers in the American TV series "Highlander: The Raven." Beyond his professional endeavors, Jaenicke is a devoted philanthropist, actively involved in various animal and environmental protection projects in collaboration with the Borneo Orangutan Aid organization.

One of his most notable endeavors was the creation of a documentary for ZDF, which shone a light on the perilous lives of polar bears in the Arctic. This testament to his commitment to environmental causes serves as a poignant reminder of his dedication to making a positive impact on the world.

Career

2012
World Without End
World Without End as Roger Mortimer
2011
2009
2007
Don't Cry Now
Don't Cry Now as Captain Kessler
2004
Blast
Blast as CEO Heller
2003
Jester Till
Jester Till as Pickelhauber (voice)
Lost Treasure
Lost Treasure as Ricardo Arterra
2002
Stranded
Stranded as Jack McKendrick
Pretend You Don't See Her
Pretend You Don't See Her as Curtis Caldwell Blake
Half Past Dead
Half Past Dead as Agent Hartmann
2001
Venomous
Venomous as Dr. Eric Foreman
2000
Crash Point Zero
Crash Point Zero as Julian Beck
Nautilus
Nautilus as Dr. Eric Levine
Submerged
Submerged as Dr. Kevin Thomas
1999
Restraining Order
Restraining Order as Martin Ritter
Free Fall
Free Fall as Michael Ives
Five Aces
Five Aces as Hustler
1998
Mom's Outta Sight
Mom's Outta Sight as Dr. John Richards
The White Raven
The White Raven as Dockmonish
Fallout
Fallout as Pritch
The Hunted
The Hunted as Jan Kroeger
1997
Bandits
Bandits as Schwarz
1992
By Way of the Stars
By Way of the Stars as Otto von Lebrecht
1986
Rosa Luxemburg
Rosa Luxemburg as Kostja Zetkin